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General Biology Schools in District of Columbia

478 students earned Biology degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Biology major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in District of Columbia

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 439
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 38.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 25.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in District of Columbia

There are 6,540 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $104,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 8 colleges in District of Columbia that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Howard University

Washington
208 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,388. In their early career, Howard grads earn an average salary of $43,792.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,584 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Georgetown grads earn an average salary of $71,107. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $34,684.

#5

American University

Washington
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 74% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,237 a year. 34% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

An average student at Trinity College will pay a net price of $13,785. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,007 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Gallaudet University

Washington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

An average student at Gallaudet will pay a net price of $16,833. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

General Biology Careers in DC

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 321
Biochemistry & Biophysics 113
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 106
Ecology & Systematics Biology 99
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 82
Microbiology Science & Immunology 71
Biotechnology 39
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

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